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Fenix LD30R vs Fenix PD36R Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix LD30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix LD30R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Fenix LD30R — Beam distance: 267 m (876 ft)Fenix LD30R — Max candela: 18037 cdFenix LD30R — Weight: 132 g (4.66 oz)Fenix LD30R — Length: 129.7 mm (5.11 in)Fenix LD30R — Retail price: US$86.48Fenix LD30R — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Fenix PD36R Pro — Beam distance: 381 m (1250 ft)Fenix PD36R Pro — Max candela: 36600 cdFenix PD36R Pro — Weight: 169 g (5.96 oz)Fenix PD36R Pro — Length: 145.8 mm (5.74 in)Fenix PD36R Pro — Retail price: US$140Fenix PD36R Pro — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$86.48Cheapest
US$140Most expensive
Weight
132 g (4.66 oz)Lightest
169 g (5.96 oz)Heaviest
Length
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
145.8 mm (5.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
2800 lmHighest output
Max candela
18037 cdLowest candela
36600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
267 m (876 ft)Lowest
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4450 minLongest runtime
2520 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
All-metal CNC machined body with premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
High-strength aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor UseCampingEmergencyTactical
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementOutdoor AdventureProfessional Applications
Common praise
High Brightness And Versatile ModesDurable And Well Built Metal BodyConvenient Dual Switch InterfaceLong Runtime On Lower ModesWaterproof And Impact Resistant
Very Bright 2800 Lumens OutputRobust Build Quality With Ip68 RatingConvenient USB C ChargingTactical Dual Tail Switch UsabilityLong Battery Runtime Up To 42 Hours
Common complaints
Price May Be High Compared To Simpler Flashlights
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